Christmastime is here. Bah humbug. Nothing against baby Jesus, but this time of year makes me extra Scrooge-y. Sleigh bells are replaced by honking horns, Santa’s elves are put out of business by pushy salespeople and then there’s the 5,000-mile guilt trip you embark on to buy ...
Going On The Record With Broadcaster, Jerome Sawyer
Last night, I had the pleasure of taking part in one of my favorite debate-styled TV programs, On The Record with host, Jerome Sawyer. Jerome is one of The Bahamas' most decorated journalists – highly respected. I was invited along with two of my journalism colleagues, Genea ...
We’re In A Crisis Of Civility
There are two words in the Bahamian lexicon that are so offensive, so revolting that they could easily be regarded among the worst of the worst. Violent fights have been started, lives have been lost and friendships ripped to shreds over two tiny words encompassing just four letters . . . ya ma. ...
About Last Night . . . I Got Nominated For An Elevation Award
Sooooo about last night. I got nominated for an Elevation Award for Blog of The Year. (Happy dance). Yaaaaay!!! This year has been insane. I launched This Bahamian Gyal earlier this year basically as a creative outlet to share my writing. I had no idea that it would end up being nominated for ...
It’s Ok To Not Be Ok: Give Yourself A Break
I’m good and bad at hiding my emotions. If I’m angry, you will know it. I stop talking. I disengage. I block. I put up walls. I won’t raise my voice, but you will hear everything I’m saying through my silence. (The queen of shade, Naomi Campbell) If I don’t like you, you will also know it. I will ...